Leaf Valley, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leaf Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leaf Valley and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Minnesota
Douglas County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Douglas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Douglas County: 41.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 118 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Leaf Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 41.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Leaf Valley happened on CR-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Leaf Valley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 41.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 210 |
| Mnth 29 | 20 |
| Csah 82 | 10 |
| Mnth 27 | 9 |
| Csah 5 | 6 |
| 34Th Ave | 6 |
| Broadway St | 5 |
| Csah 7 | 4 |
Leaf Valley at a glance
| Population | 411 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56332) | $87,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56332) | $277,536 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 34 | +30% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leaf Valley
How common are truck crashes in Leaf Valley?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 118 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leaf Valley?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leaf Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Leaf Valley compared with Minnesota?
Douglas County records 76.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leaf Valley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.